Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-04-13

party Affiliations and acted together IN harmo.
ny for the best Interests OF our entire city, re-
x as all I.ciie 9eers should reTe en-
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pardon me for making few personal illusions
on this occasion. Aldermen Carr has made an
judgement ON all public matters has been sound
has always been recorded on the D right side
Alderman Kimball has made he best alder
man the First ward has sent 10 this council, his
judgement on all questions OF public policy has
been so sound and good that he has command
constituency. The First ward would have done
well 10 have continued him. We are glad how
ever to know that another branch of our gov
sci and experience.
Alderman .D'Aigie is about TO retire, and
understand he Is glad to be released from his
public duties, aud well he may, for he has made
bis duties arduous by the thorough manner in
which he did his work AS the efncient Chair
he has done his whole duty and done It we'll
The Second ward would have done well 10 have
reelected him, but understand he positively
good. and he always manifested a disposition to
be recorded on the right side.
Although the past year was the first exper-
fence of Alderman McCandlish, yet he has ac-
quilted himself nobly. Although good work
er at the polls to keep Democrats out OF once,
yet IN performing his duties as alderman, ne
has aimed 10 ignore party and act for the best
interests OF all concerned He has made n
good member, always acting without fear or
favor. and for the best interest OF his constitu-
ents.
Alderman Daoust rctlres to private life. This
regret, but hope his place VIII be filled by one
who will always be found rs anxious TO do right
as he. Although modest and unassuming
member OF this Council. yet believe you will
all agree with Inc that his Judgment was good,
were prompted by a desire to be found record
ed on the right side.
Alderman Campbell is veteran in alder.
manic duties. He has served more years as
such than any other citizen OF Alpena. i served
with him rs alderman In 1873, and believe he
has served almost continuously ever since. Inc
Third ward has done well In keeping him there
so long. and II would be wisdom on their part
TO continue him. No Alderman has ever ac-
compliance more or the Geneh b ., hs cons n
fearless In advocating what he deemed 10 be
right, attacking and exposing all kinds OF job
oeTy ~ TO- NV aand recored on thc
side OF right. He ranks among the best alder
men this city ever had. ] congratulate the
new Council on their having the benefit oil his
These remarks would not be complete with
out mentioning the name of our efficient Re
server OF the affairs OF this city for the past
fifteen years. and have no hestancy In saying
that he Is without doubt foremost among the
accurate has he recorded your proceedings that
during the three terms that have presided
over your deliberations. you have never once
been called upon to correct them. He has al
ways been courteous TO ALL ever ready with
pleasant answer to all yoGr numerous ques-
tiSns He now retres from his oe ia duties
ly written without recording the name of John
8. Mcvicar among its most efficientonicers.
During our Official career many valuable I'm,
two new school houses, n new steel bridge, sew
eral miles OF valuable bitches and sewers, have
e 20 Of o
by laying a good and substantial block pave
ment Our citizens are well pleased with the
1t Is done. by general tax, which Is the only
equitable way Of improving our public thorough
fares, and we sincerely trust that ON. success
ors will continue the good work so well begun.
until we shall have one OF the finest cities in
the State.
On account of many unforeseen improvements
that we were compelled to make during the
season, we, OF necessity, leave the city alittle
over 5000 In debt at the end Of the fiscal year.
This amount will be almost entirely wiped out
by the delinquent rolls of 1884 and 1885. now In
process of collection. This we think leaves the
city financially in healthy condition, and is a
very creditable showing when you look over
the past few years and consider the large
amount of good, substantial and permanent inl-
pr0vements that have been made. There Is al
so bonded Indebtedness OF $4,000, that was
contracted for building the new bridge. There
IS also debt $4,000 IN city orders issued since
he end OF the fiscal year, and payable about |
The first OF August next; They do not appear in
our annual statement, because they were not !
issued until after the end OF our financial year. |
These two last items, are neither of them |
to the retiring administration for
several reasons. The first item, 1.-THE bridge |
bonds" are payable I'm ten years and were au- |
Ihorlzed by n direct vote of the people at aspec-
al election. The second item of $4,000 was ala
so authorized at large and very enthusiastic
public meeting Of the citizens and taxpayers. |
Tor the purpose of aiding the citizens committee |
10 secure the right of way for the Detroit, Bay /
city and Alpena X. II. through the city, so that |
Il was no part OF our legitimate expenses, and |
consequently not chargeable to our admlnistra-
lion.
And now, Gentlemen, I am about TO retire |
rom my third term, as your presiding officer,
and take this opportunity of returning you my |
sincere thanks, for your hearty cooperation in |
everything that pertained to the public good.
Your kindness and courtesy, that you have
shown towards me, on all OCCASIONS shall al
Ways cherish. and never forget, and now with
hese few hastily prepared remarks, will close
With thanks for your kind attention.
On motion Of Alderman D'Aigle the
Council adjourned.
A. HARSHAW,
jEo. $. McVIcAR, Mayor.
Recorder.